FirePro 3D V4800 vs Radeon 520
FirePro 3D V4800
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About G3D Mark
G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The FirePro 3D V4800 is positioned at rank 227 and the Radeon 520 is on rank 112, so the Radeon 520 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FirePro 3D V4800
Performance Per Dollar Radeon 520
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon 520 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2010). The Radeon 520 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The FirePro 3D V4800 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon 520 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro 3D V4800 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | FirePro 3D V4800 | Radeon 520 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The FirePro 3D V4800 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro 3D V4800 holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $78), it costs 74% less, resulting in a 281.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro 3D V4800 | Radeon 520 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+281.1%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($20) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($78) |
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of FirePro 3D V4800 and Radeon 520
FirePro 3D V4800
The FirePro 3D V4800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 26 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 690 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 74W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 854 points. Launch price was $479.
Radeon 520
The Radeon 520 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 20 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1183 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 874 points. Launch price was $79.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro 3D V4800 scores 854 and the Radeon 520 reaches 874 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro 3D V4800 is built on TeraScale 2 while the Radeon 520 uses GCN 4.0, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 800 (FirePro 3D V4800) vs 512 (Radeon 520). Raw compute: 1.104 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V4800) vs 1.211 TFLOPS (Radeon 520).
| Feature | FirePro 3D V4800 | Radeon 520 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 854 | 874+2% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 800+56% | 512 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.104 TFLOPS | 1.211 TFLOPS+10% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 40+25% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB | 128 KB+60% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro 3D V4800 | Radeon 520 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The FirePro 3D V4800 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon 520 has 512 MB. The FirePro 3D V4800 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | FirePro 3D V4800 | Radeon 520 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro 3D V4800 draws 74W versus the Radeon 520's 50W — a 38.7% difference. The Radeon 520 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro 3D V4800) vs 250W (Radeon 520). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.
| Feature | FirePro 3D V4800 | Radeon 520 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 74W | 50W-32% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 250W-29% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Length | 168mm | — |
| Height | 69mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 11.5 | 17.5+52% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro 3D V4800 launched at $189 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Radeon 520 launched at $78 and now averages $78. The FirePro 3D V4800 costs 74.4% less ($58 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 42.7 (FirePro 3D V4800) vs 11.2 (Radeon 520) — the FirePro 3D V4800 offers 281.3% better value. The Radeon 520 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2010).
| Feature | FirePro 3D V4800 | Radeon 520 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $189 | $78-59% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20-74% | $78 |
| Performance per Dollar | 42.7+281% | 11.2 |
| Codename | Juniper | Lexa |
| Release | April 26 2010 | April 20 2017 |
| Ranking | #780 | #668 |
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